Terrestrials
Considering Sunn O))) and dark Norwegian post-metal experimentalists Ulver's résumés, the relatively bright sounds, open-ended structures, and medium volume of Terrestrials might come as a surprise.
This collaboration with Norwegian shape-shifters Ulver proves Sunn O))) can still draw fresh shades from their dark, droney palette.
The three long tracks on Terrestrials were initially cut in 2008, during a single, night-long recording session by Sunn 0))) and Oslo's shapeshifting ensemble Ulver.
Sunn O)))'s compositions sound delicate despite carrying the weight of a Mack Truck.
Drone wizards SUNN O))) are no strangers to collaborations, previously working magic with Japanese distortion sovereigns BORIS and longtime noise savant, Steven Stapleton. This time, Greg Anderson and Stephen O'Malley align their monks' robes, fog ether and plunging drag chords with renowned Norwegi...
A review of Terrestrials by Sunn O))) & Ulver, available worldwide on February 4th via Southern Lord.
Avant garde US metal heroes Sunn 0))) team up with Norwegian prog outfit Ulver for a wondrously inventive collaboration, writes <strong>Jamie Thomson</strong>
Sunn O))) and Ulver - Terrestrials review: In context, it's a nice, hypnotic little time capsule, but it's difficult to overlook the what-could-have-been.